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Choose the word that is CLOSEST IN MEANING to the word in capital letters in the sentence: "The agency hired a COMPETENT accountant."

  1. incapable
  2. famous
  3. temporary
  4. capable

Answer

D. capable

Solution

COMPETENT means "having the necessary ability," so the closest in meaning is "capable."

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